INHOUSE

The Domestic Recruitment Agency Specialising in Household Staff

Bespoke

At INHOUSE we offer a bespoke service for recruiting and supplying the very highest calibre of domestic and household staff to a discerning clientele.

Experienced

We have over twenty five years experience within the domestic staff recruitment industry, we place candidates both in the UK and worldwide. We pride ourselves in building a relationship with our clients and candidates.

We only put forward applicants who have a minimum of two years experience and with excellent references.

Specialist

We specialise in the highest calibre of household staff.

We can help you whether you are a client looking for household staff or a candidate seeking work.

Whatever your staffing needs we are here to help you.

  • Butlers
  • Chauffeurs
  • Chefs
  • Daily Maids
  • Estate Managers
  • Housekeepers
  • House Managers
  • Governess
  • Nannies
  • Personal Assistants
  • Secretaries

About Us

INHOUSE was set up in 2000 by Mary Dobson, who has been working in the industry since 1994.

We offer a discreet, bespoke service for discerning employers within private households and prestigious private establishments. We specialise in the very highest calibre of domestic staff on a full time, part time or on a temporary basis both in the UK and Internationally.

We can assist with all staffing needs, however large or small. We have successfully supplied candidates to professional city-dwelling families, working country estates, stately homes, holiday villas and ocean going yachts.

How We Work

We offer a quality service to both clients and staff and will not waste your time by sending unsuitable applicants nor waste the applicant’s time by sending them for unsuitable posts.

After establishing your requirements we provide you with a selection of suitable candidates from our extensive database. For each candidate we endeavor to produce résumé outlining a candidate’s details and include a photograph. Once you have chosen the right candidates we will arrange the interviews on your behalf.

Safeguards

All our applicants have gone through our rigorous process of personal interview, reference and previous employment history verification. They must have at least two years experience and / or relevant professional qualifications. We ensure that all applicants have legal rights to work in the UK.

All written references are personally verbally endorsed before any candidate would be considered for any suitable vacancy.

We pride ourselves on attention to detail and being fully up to date with all aspects of domestic service employment issues.
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It is our policy to follow up on our candidate’s progress and we are always available to discuss any issues, should the need arise. We offer a guarantee period during which we offer replacement staff as detailed in our Terms of Business.

Why Choose Us?

Through our knowledge in the industry, and are extensive contacts and attention to details, we have developed a strong reputation in excellence. We pride ourselves in our friendly, personal touch and take the time to build a strong relationship with our clients. Much of our business derives from personal recommendations.

Recent Vacancies

Rota Nanny

13/05/2026
Nannies

 

Rota Nanny Job Specification

Reporting to: Principals; Chief of Staff Salary: Dependent on experience Hours: Full time, on a rota basis

Summary:

Seeking professional rota nanny to join a team of 4 nannies looking after 4 children (ages 8-15). This is a one week on/off position working Monday to Sunday, with 2 nannies on duty at all times, with occasional longer shifts during the school holidays when travelling.

The role will be a mix of live in and live out, depending on the family’s location and schedule. The main residence is in London (principally Richmond, as well as Kensington), and involves regular use of other UK residences (weekends and school holidays), as well as overseas.

Daily duties:

  • Supervise the children at all times in a busy household
  • Take care of the school runs, and collections from after-school events
  • Keep children’s areas tidy (including bedrooms and areas after activities)
  • Ensure the children have clean clothes and uniforms, and maintain good personal hygiene
  • Proactively plan and lead age-appropriate, engaging activities that align with their interests

    and needs

  • Oversee and assist with the children’s homework, additional educational exercises, and

    personal development

  • Prepare healthy meals and snacks, cleaning up after mealtimes
  • Travel with the family during holidays, including packing suitable clothing and any other

    personal effects. Plan and manage the children’s holiday schedule to include suitable age-

    appropriate, engaging activities, as well as overseeing educational development tasks

  • Plan and coordinate playdates, birthday celebrations, and maintain effective communication

    with parent groups to support the children’s social development

  • Carry out ad hoc errands whilst children are at school

    General duties:

  • Put the children’s best interests above all else (education, health, behaviour)
  • Maintain effective communication with the Principals to align on goals, routines, and key

    updates

  • Promote healthy habits (eating, exercise, limiting screentime, daily routines)
  • Maintain consistent boundaries with the children, instilling good manners and etiquette
  • Keep track of all school-related matters – newsletters, parents’ evenings, excursions,

    activities, exam timetables, tutoring, homework, etc.

  • Collaborate with the office team to oversee an organise the children’s calendar, including

    medical appointments, school events, tutoring, exams, extracurricular activities, and weekend/holiday commitments. Ensure all weekly schedules, appointments, and activities are accurately organised, added as calendar invites, and regularly updated to reflect any changes

  • Proactively oversee all medical and health-related matters relating to the children (including organising medical appointments, prescriptions, ordering products) and ensuring the children are well cared for in all respects
  • Liaise with other staff members to help facilitate the smooth running of family life

Requirements:

  • Provide excellent references, have relevant experience, and demonstrate a genuine passion for childcare
  • Fluent English
  • Solid educational background
  • Strong organisational and administration skills and IT literacy, including emails, Microsoft

    Office suite, and calendar entries

  • Travel ready with a valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions
  • Flexible and willing to adjust the rota/schedule/location to meet the needs of the family,

    including extended periods of family travel overseas during school holidays

  • Hold an up-to-date DBS and first aid training
  • Hold a valid driving license and be confident at driving the family, as required
  • Have the ability and experience to manage multiple children aged 8 up to teenagers
  • Be well presented, physically fit, and plenty of energy to keep up with the children
  • Pet friendly (dogs, rabbits)
  • Have experience overseeing homework. Tutoring or formal educational experience a bonus
  • Have experience with and understanding of neurodiversity (ASD/ADHD) would be beneficial

    Character:

  • Articulate and a strong communicator
  • Professional, punctual, and proactive
  • Discreet and demonstrate a superior level of emotional maturity and resilience
  • Have a strong work ethic, a positive can-do attitude and be happy to go above and beyond
  • Dynamic, mission-led, and a strong team player

£75k per annum

Daily Housekeeper/Cook

10/08/2021
Housekeepers & Daily Maids

Housekeeper / Cook  

Job Type: Housekeeper / Cook

Location: London, SW3

Salary: £35,000

A flexible Housekeeper/Cook required to start in September 2021.

A young, creative family who have two children, aged 14 and 12, are looking for a calm, intelligent, experienced Housekeeper/Cook, who would be confident looking after two children when the parents are away for short periods, as well as being happy to work in a shared charge environment.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00am – 7:00pm. Some weekday sole charge of the two children will be required. You will be informed of this the week before and will be paid as overtime at your hourly rate.

Job Description

The first half of the 9-hour shift will focus on housekeeping duties, including: cleaning, laundry, ironing, keeping wardrobes organised along with food and ingredient shopping and some food preparation for the kids’ supper.

The second half of the shift will require the housekeeper to focus on picking the children up from school, helping structure homework, overseeing dental/medical appointments, preparing and cooking a simple healthy family styled supper, and organising bath and bedtime when the parents are not at home – some occasional child sitting will be required.

Someone with a ‘can do’ attitude who is happy to work in a fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to detail.

 

£35k per annum

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